Question

Mention 2 ways in which the ileum of a mammal is adapted for the absorption of digested food?

Answer 1

1)Villi and micro villi increase the surface area for the absorption of digested food. 

2)Epithelial cells lining the intestine have a high volume density of mitochondria, meaning lots of energy for the active uptake of digested food. :)

Answer 2

1)Villi and micro villi increase the surface area for the absorption of digested food. 

2)Epithelial cells lining the intestine have a high volume density of mitochondria, meaning lots of energy for the active uptake of digested food.